SCOTLAND (Hidden Places S.) [Paperback]

James Gracie (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hidden Places S. | Publication Date: November 2002

This is the 4th edition of the Hidden Places of Scotland. It is one of a series that covers the whole of the United Kingdom and is now printed in full color providing the reader with more scenic and pleasurable views of this beautiful country. Scotland has been inhabited for thousands of years and is rich in history and culture; its landscapes possess some of the most impressive views in the UK and the finest coastlines in the world. Scotland is full of "Hidden Places", which can enrich the visitor's historical knowledge of Scottish heritage and has landscapes that astound the eye with their sheer beauty.

The book is packed with information on the more secluded and little known venues for food, accommodation and places of interest as well as the more enduring attractions of Scotland. Previous Scottish titles have been well received by our readers - "Your book was a feast of wonderful information, some lovely places to stay" - a reader from Hamilton, Scotland. The cover has been redesigned for maximum merchandising impact and incorporates a photograph of The Port of Mentieth, Lake Mentieth in Perthshire.

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About the Author

James Gracie is a full time writer living in Scotland. He knows Northumberland and Durham well, having lived and worked there for several years. In his varied career James has a wide experience of writing which has included a series of booklets about Scottish clans, online guides to cities such as Glasgow and Cardiff and even the assembly instructions for flat pack furniture! Concentrating mainly on travel nowadays, his articles regularly appear in many UK newspapers and magazines. He has also broadcast with BBC Radio Scotland, and is a member of the Institute of Public Relations. Though he has written about many parts of the world from personal experience, James finds that writing about the UK is still the most stimulating and rewarding.

Product Details

• Paperback: 386 pages
• Publisher: Travel Publishing; 4th edition (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1902007743
• ISBN-13: 978-1902007748
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,664,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)